Preparation For Use; Guide Bar And Saw Chain Installation/Removal - Echo CS-400 - 04-09 Instruction Manual

Bolt (A)
Dimple (D)
Kick Guard
Recess (E)
Nut (F)
Brake lever
(Front hand guard)
Brake connector
Clutch cover
Two nuts
CS-400

PREPARATION FOR USE

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Rear hole (B)
Front hole (C)
Guide bar
WARNING
Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves
when handling assembly, otherwise serious
personal injury may result.
NOTE
The machine may be delivered with guide bar,
tip guard, and saw chain separated. Install guide
bar, tip guard, and saw chain as follows.
KICK GUARD
TIONS
Tools Needed: Two 11 mm (7/16 in.) Wrenches.
For saws with Kick Guard
Symmetrical Low-Kick type (Double Guard) guide
bars.
1. Install bolt (A) in rear hole (B) of Kick Guard
and through front hole (C) in guide bar.
2. IMPORTANT: Dimple (D) in Kick Guard
engage recess (E) in guide bar.
3. Tighten nut (F) and bolt (A) using 11 mm (7/16
in.) wrenches until snug. Make certain Kick
is flush against guide bar.
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4. Tighten nut (F) 1/8 additional turn.
5. Check to make certain Kick Guard
guide bar.
GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN IN-
STALLATION/REMOVAL
NOTE
• Move the chain brake lever (Front hand guard)
fully rearward to remove or install the clutch
cover to chain saw.
• Align the brake connector of the clutch cover to
the groove on the side of the brake lever (Front
hand guard).
1. Remove spark plug lead. (See page 27)
2. Remove two clutch cover nuts and remove
clutch cover.
3. Remove bar and saw chain if necessary. See
"Maintenance and Care" section for guide bar/
saw chain maintenance procedures.
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